TOYOTA VERSO S 2011 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2011, Model line: VERSO S, Model: TOYOTA VERSO S 2011Pages: 664, PDF Size: 160.56 MB
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Interior features
*: Depending on the portable device,
there are cases where the operation
indicator light will continue being lit
up orange even after the charging is
complete.
When the operation indicator
light flashes
When an error occurs, the opera-
tion indicator light flashes an
orange color.
Handle the error based on the fol-
lowing tables.• Flashing repeatedly once every
second (Orange)
• Repeatedly flashes 3 times con-
tinuously (Orange)
Orange
(comes on)
When placing the portable
device on the charging
area (detecting the porta-
ble device)
Charging
Operation
indicator
light
Conditions
Suspected causesHandling method
Vehicle to charger
communication
failure.
If the power switch
is in ACC: Turn the
power switch to
ON.
If the power switch
is in ON: Turn the
power switch off
and then back to
ON.
If the operation
indicator light still
blinks after per-
forming the above
procedure, con-
tact any authorized
Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized
repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
Suspected causesHandling method
A foreign sub-
stance is between
the portable device
and charge area.Remove the for-
eign substance
from between por-
table device and
the charge area.
The portable
device is out of
sync due to the
device being
shifted from the
center of the
charge area.
Place the portable
device near the
center of the
charge area.
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• Repeatedly flashes 4 times con-
tinuously (Orange)
■The wireless charger can be oper-
ated when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■Usable portable devices
Qi standard wireless charge standard
can be used on compatible devices.
However, not all Qi standard devices
and compatibility are guaranteed.
Starting with mobile phones and
smartphones, it is aimed for low power
electrically supplied portable devices of
no more than 5W.
■When covers and accessories are
attached to portable devices
Do not charge in situations where cover
and accessories not able to handle Qi
are attached to the portable device.
Depending on the type of cover and
accessory, it may not be possible to
charge. When charging is not performed
even with the portable device placed on
the charge area, remove the cover and
accessories.
■While charging, noise enters the
AM radio
Turn off the wireless charger and con-
firm that the noise has decreased. If the
noise decreases, continuously pushing
the power supply switch of the wireless
charger for 2 seconds, the frequency of
the charger can be changed and the
noise can be reduced.Also, on that
occasion, the operation indicator light
will flash orange 2 times.
■Important points of the wireless
charger
●If the electronic key cannot be detected within the vehicle interior,
charging cannot be done. When the
door is opened and closed, charging
may be temporarily suspended.
●When charging, the wireless charging
device and portable device will get
warmer, however this is not a mal-
function.
When a portable device gets warm
while charging, charging may stop
due to the protection function on the
portable device side. In this case,
when the temperature of the portable
device drops significantly, charge
again.
●Depending on usage of the portable
device, it may not be fully charged.
This is not a malfunction.
●When using a mobile phone near a
wireless charger, the call sensitivity
and communication speed may be
reduced.
■Operation sounds
When the power supply is turned on,
while searching for the portable device a
sound will be produced, however this is
not a malfunction.
■Cleaning the wireless charger
P.492
■Label indicating precautions for
using the wireless charger
There is a label on the wireless charger.
Follow the instructions on the label.
Suspected causesHandling method
Temperature ris-
ing within the wire-
less charger.Stop charging at
once and start
charging again
after for a while.
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Interior features
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device, for
safety reasons, the driver should not operate the main part of the portable device while driving.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac pace- makers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any other electrical medical device, should consult their physician about
the usage of the wireless charger. The operations of the wireless char-ger may have an affect on medical
devices.
■To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in a possi-bility of equipment failure and dam-
age, catch fire, burns due to overheat.
●Do not insert any metallic objects between the charging area and the
portable device while charging
●Do not place containers with liquid
such as water on the wireless char- ger.
●Do not attach stickers, metallic objects, etc., to the charger area or portable device
●Do not cover with cloth, etc., and charge
●Do not charge portable devices other than designated
●Do not attempt to dismantle for dis-assembly or modifications
●Do not hit or apply a strong force
NOTICE
■Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, it may not operate correctly
●The portable device is fully charged
●There is foreign matter between the charge area and portable device
●The temperature of the portable device gets higher from charging
●The charging surface of the porta-ble device is facing up
●The placement of the portable device is out of alignment with the
charge area
●Near a TV tower, electric power
plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves
or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in con-
tact with, or is covered by the fol- lowing metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi- num foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit
radio waves) are being used nearby
In addition, excluding the above-men-
tioned, when the charger does not
perform normally or the operation dis-
play lamp is flashing continuously, it is
considered that the wireless charger
is malfunctioning. Contact authorized
Toyota dealer.
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Fold down the armrest for use.
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.
NOTICE
■To prevent failure or damage to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such as credit cards, a contactless IC card, or magnetic recording media,
etc., close to the charger while charging, otherwise, data may dis-appear under the influence of mag-
netism. Also, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches, etc., close to the charger, as such
objects may break.
●Do not leave portable devices in the
cabin. The temperature inside the cabin may become high, when under the sun, and cause damage
to the device.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
When the hybrid system is stopped, do not use the wireless charger for a
long time.
Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the arm-
rest
Do not apply too much load on the armrest.
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grips
Do not use the assist grip when get- ting in or out of the vehicle or rising
from your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist
grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
Coat hooks
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WARNING
■Items that must not be hanged on the hook
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS curtain shield airbags
deploy, these items may become pro- jectiles, causing death or serious injury.
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7
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7
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ............... 488
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................ 491
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements 494
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions ................................ 496
Hood ................................. 498
Positioning a floor jack...... 499
Engine compartment ........ 501
12-volt battery ................... 506
Tires.................................. 509
Tire inflation pressure ....... 529
Wheels.............................. 530
Air conditioning filter ......... 532
Cleaning the DC/DC Con-
verter air intake vent and filter
....................................... 536
Wiper insert replacement .. 539
Electronic key battery ....... 543
Checking and replacing fuses
....................................... 545
Light bulbs ........................ 548
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4887-1. Maintenance and care
7-1.Mainte nance a nd care
Working from top to bottom, lib-
erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside
of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use
car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean sur-
face, apply wax when the vehicle body
is cool.
■Before car washes
Check that the fuel filler door and
charging port lid on your vehicle are
closed properly.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if
equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehi-
cle. Make sure to extend the mirrors
before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car
washes may scratch the vehicle sur-
face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of dam-
age to vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not
bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the
windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.
■Note for a smart entry & start sys-
tem
If the door handle becomes wet while
the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash
the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.)
or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed.
(Take care to ensure that the key is
not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P.224)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by using
a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water imme-
diately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage,
make sure to observe the following
precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent.
• Do not use hard brushes.
• Do not use detergent on the wheels
when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather.
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to pro-
tect the vehicle and maintain it
in prime condition:
Cleaning instructions
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
■Front side windows water-repel-
lent coating (except quarter win- dow)
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repel-lent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc., from the front side windows regularly.• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumu-
late on the windows for a long period. Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with an approximately 5% solution of neutral detergent and water to clean the dirt
off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth
to remove any remaining moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alcohol
wet wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical components, etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the
wipers may operate unexpectedly in the following situations, and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
“AUTO”
●When the upper part of the wind-
shield where the raindrop sensor is located is touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps
into the raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the
exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot
exhaust pipes can cause burns.
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WARNING
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor
(if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may
malfunction. If this occurs, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and
components (aluminum wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in
the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contami- nated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical sub-
stances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gas- oline are spilled on the paint sur-face
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corrod-ing, remove any dirt and store in a
place with low humidity when stor- ing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard
brush. This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let water from the high-pressure washer directly hit the camera (if
equipped) or the area around the camera. Due to the shock from the high pressure water, it is possible
that the device may not operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufac-tured cover), or connectors or the
following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction battery
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30 cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehi-
cle body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place.